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This week's TV: The latest 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff, 'King of the Hill' returns, and more

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The 10 best movies of the year (so far)

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STAGE REVIEW - In 'A New Era,' a lively look at back at Boston's Black suffragist past - The play places a historical movement and moment in the service of a story crackling with ideas and conflict.

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ARTS - John Waters to perform his live comedy show at home in Provincetown: 'We use humor as terrorism' " The way you can change anybody's mind, unless you're really hot sexually, is to make them laugh," the legendary filmmaker said in a recent interview. Waters will perform Thursday at Provincetown Town Hall.

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Chris Evans makes triumphant Marvel return in new 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer -- Robert Downey Jr. is also back for the Marvel movie sequel, this time taking a villainous turn as Doctor Doom.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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All the movies you'll watch this summer

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10 NEW SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER

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Read more from our Summer Arts Guide

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'The Odyssey' opens big at the box office, powered by its director -- Christopher Nolan, the director, was the draw for many movie-goers.

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BOOKS - The best local book events, July 19-24 - All events are free and in-person unless otherwise noted.

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Taylor Swift put the spotlight on Watch Hill. But the pop star isn't center stage when she's in Rhode Island. -- Fans still flock to this seaside town hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol, whom the local paper once described as "one of us."

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Ava DuVernay's '14th' documentary on Trump-contested birthright amendment -- The Netflix film will mark a return to nonfiction for Ava DuVernay, the filmmaker of "Selma" and "Origin," and a follow-up to DuVernay's 2016 film "13th," her examination of the legacy of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.

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Patricia Lockwood wins Gabe Hudson Prize for a dark, comic COVID-19 novel -- The acclaimed author is this year's winner of the Gabe Hudson Prize, a $10,000 honor named for the late author, educator, and editor and given for fiction that demonstrates "humor, pathos, and a deep understanding of contemporary America."

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Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81 -- Fricker, who appeared in more than 90 films and television shows, was also known for her role in the 1992 film "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York."

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Filmmaker Ivy Meeropol talks #MeToo, Trump legal proceedings, and the making of her new documentary, 'Ask E. Jean' -- "Ask E. Jean" by filmmaker Ivy Meeropol dives into the life and career of E. Jean Carroll and her legal battles against President Trump.

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Director Sasha Waters on creating a 'poetic visual experience' for 'Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World' -- The new documentary features a mix of archival footage and interviews, with longtime Provincetown resident John Waters weighing in on his longtime neighbor.

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Father and daughter to unite on the Tanglewood stage

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At Leader Bank Pavilion, Bob Dylan proves he's still painting his masterpiece

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HBO's 'The Leftovers' brought fear and wonder to a selective end-times event

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Why 'Modern Lovers 'Live'' remains an unpunk classic

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We talked with Matt Damon about his intense 'The Odyssey' experience and why Boston will always feel like home

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Ziggy Marley on his father, finding balance, and the 30th anniversary of the 'Arthur' theme song

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'Obsession,' plus more new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend

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Spectral scenes from a marriage in 'Paranormal Activity'

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Don't miss these 10 performers at the Newport Folk Festival

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Why would a wealthy English aristocrat secretly help American colonists argue for independence?

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'A love letter to Nantucket': 'Five-Star Weekend' finds a warm welcome from Nantucket residents

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DOGE cuts threatened a series of plays made with the NPS. Company One stepped in to fill the gap

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Cheapo Records has long been a cultural 'anchor' in Central Square. What's the secret to its longevity?

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'Cool Machine' completes Whitehead's Harlem Trilogy with thoughts of justice denied

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An ousted maestro, an angry orchestra, an uncertain financial future. The BSO faces the music.

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The best things to do in and around Boston this weekend

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Meet-and-greet with musician leads to infatuation

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